Holliston, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01746
Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,547
- 280/sq mi High-density area
- $159,817
- Median income Above-median income area
- $650,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 65.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Holliston pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 280
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01746 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 01746 (Holliston, MA) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 234.8 in 2023 to 251.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 01746 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, home to 13,547 residents across 48.3 square miles, a density of 280 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01746 skews affluent, with a median household income of $159,817 (38% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $75,601. The poverty rate is 3.1%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $650,300 (9% above the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $1,821; 87.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 01746 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 01746
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Holliston, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01746.
- Construction
Construction
72 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
46 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
42 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01746, Holliston, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
13,547
Population
48.3
Area (sq mi)
280
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01746?
45.2
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
10.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$159,817
Median Household Income
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$75,601
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
34.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01746 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Holliston, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$159,817 Top 13% higher than 87% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,884housing units
5,884
Total Housing Units
5,684
Occupied Units
200
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$650,300
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,821
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01746 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 169 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 188 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 218 |
| 2023 | +7.9% | 235 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 252 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 410 business establishments in ZIP 01746, employing approximately 5,337 people with a combined annual payroll of $456,635,000.
410
Businesses
5,337
Employees
$456.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 72 | 17.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 11.7% |
| Manufacturing | 46 | 11.2% |
| Retail trade | 45 | 11.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 42 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 5.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 2.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.7% |
| Information | 6 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01746 vs 02053 →
ZIP 01746 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01702
Framingham (01702)
37,206 residents
- 02038
Franklin (02038)
31,635 residents
- 01701
Framingham (01701)
31,217 residents
- 01757
Milford (01757)
28,061 residents
- 01721
Ashland (01721)
16,593 residents
- 02019
Bellingham (02019)
16,332 residents
- 01748
Hopkinton (01748)
14,925 residents
- 01746 13,547
Holliston (01746)
13,547 residents
- 02053 12,752
Medway (02053)
12,752 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01746 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01746 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01770
Sherborn (01770)
$250,000 median income
- 01748
Hopkinton (01748)
$222,801 median income
- 02053
Medway (02053)
$173,750 median income
- 01746
Holliston (01746)
$159,817 median income
- 02054
Millis (02054)
$155,996 median income
- 02038
Franklin (02038)
$145,773 median income
- 01701
Framingham (01701)
$137,094 median income
- 01721
Ashland (01721)
$127,539 median income
- 02019
Bellingham (02019)
$125,307 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01746 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02053 | Medway, MA | 12,752 | 3.2 mi |
| 01721 | Ashland, MA | 16,593 | 4.3 mi |
| 01702 | Framingham, MA | 37,206 | 5.9 mi |
| 01770 | Sherborn, MA | 4,119 | 4.4 mi |
| 02054 | Millis, MA | 7,891 | 4.7 mi |
| 01757 | Milford, MA | 28,061 | 4.7 mi |
| 01748 | Hopkinton, MA | 14,925 | 5.1 mi |
| 01701 | Framingham, MA | 31,217 | 8.6 mi |
| 02038 | Franklin, MA | 31,635 | 7.9 mi |
| 02019 | Bellingham, MA | 16,332 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01746, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,547 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 01746 in?
ZIP code 01746 (Holliston) is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Middlesex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/middlesex-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01746?
ZIP code 01746 in Holliston, MA has a population of 13,547 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01746?
The median household income in ZIP 01746 is $159,817, which is 109% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01746?
The median home value in ZIP 01746 is $650,300, which is 134% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01746?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01746 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01746?
ZIP code 01746 has 410 business establishments employing approximately 5,337 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01746?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01746 are: Construction (72), Professional, scientific, and technical services (48), Manufacturing (46). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01746?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01746 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01746?
In ZIP code 01746, 79.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 01746?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01746 is 34.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01746?
In ZIP code 01746, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01746?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01746 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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